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local-news2 days ago•5 min saved

Washington State Ferries Halt 72% of Service After 23 Engineers Call Out Sick

On Monday, October 5, 2026, Washington State Ferries (WSF) suspended 13 of its 18 vessels after 23 engine room employees called in sick and remaining qualified staff refused to cover shifts. The disruption caused massive delays across Puget Sound, with Governor Bob Ferguson demanding full service restoration by Tuesday morning, which was largely achieved. The incident highlights chronic staffing shortages, excessive overtime, and wage disparities between above-deck and below-deck workers, though the union denied coordinating the absence.

via TheStranger.com|

#labor-dispute #local-news #meba-union

transportation3 days ago•9 min saved

Railroad Work Forces Suspension of Edmonds-Kingston Ferry Route Amid Post-Sick-Out Recovery

Washington State Ferries will suspend the Edmonds-Kingston route from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday for critical BNSF railroad work. This closure follows a major Monday service disruption caused by 23 engineers calling out sick, which left 13 of 18 boats out of service. Governor Bob Ferguson confirmed most routes resumed Tuesday, but the Edmonds-Kingston line remains suspended due to infrastructure needs.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#bnsf-railroad #bob-ferguson #meba-union

transportation4 days ago•16 min saved

Ferry Service Restores After Engineers' Sick-Out Halts 72% of Puget Sound Routes

Washington State Ferries resumed full operations on Tuesday morning after a coordinated sick-out by 23 engine-room employees halted 72% of the system on Monday. Governor Bob Ferguson demanded immediate restoration, while the union cited chronic understaffing and excessive overtime as the cause.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#bob-ferguson #meba-union #puget-sound

transportation4 days ago•3 min saved

Ferry Service Restored After Union-Backed Sick-Out Halts Puget Sound Routes

Washington State Ferries resumed full operations on Tuesday morning after a major service disruption on Monday caused by a coordinated sick-out among engine room workers. Governor Bob Ferguson confirmed that most routes are running normally, with only minor cancellations due to residual staffing issues. The Monday shutdown, which took 13 of 18 boats out of service, stemmed from 23 employees calling in sick and other qualified staff refusing to cover shifts. While the governor blamed the union for causing harm to residents, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) described the action as a 'frantic cry for help' due to chronic understaffing and excessive overtime demands.

via KUOW|

#bob-ferguson #labor-dispute #meba-union

local-news4 days ago•28 min saved

Engineer Sick-Out Halts 72% of Washington State Ferries, Governor Intervenes

Washington State Ferries (WSF) suspended 72% of its routes on Monday, October 5, after 23 engine-room employees called out sick and remaining qualified staff refused to cover the shifts. The disruption affected major corridors, including Seattle to Bainbridge Island and Anacortes to the San Juan Islands. Governor Ferguson met with union representatives and promised full service restoration by Tuesday morning.

via KOMO|

#commute-disruption #governor-ferguson #labor-dispute

transportation4 days ago•2 min saved

Mass Sick Leave Halts 72% of Washington State Ferry Routes

Washington State Ferries canceled or reduced service across most routes on Monday, October 5, after 23 engineers called out sick and remaining staff refused coverage. KOMO reports that 72% of the system was out of operation, while FOX 13 Seattle details specific cancellations on key corridors like Seattle to Bainbridge Island and Anacortes to the San Juan Islands. Management is investigating the widespread callouts and difficulty in finding relief workers.

via FOX 13 Seattle|

#commute-crisis #crew-shortages #labor-disruption

transportation9 months ago•1 min saved

Major Washington State Ferries Out of Service Disrupt Key Routes

Three aging Washington State Ferries are out of service for urgent repairs, causing reduced service on routes serving Seattle, including one-boat operations and delays, with some vessels expected to return to service by mid-January or early March.

via KOMO|

#ferries #repairs #seattle

transportation3 years ago•2 min saved

Washington State Ferry with 600 passengers runs aground near Bainbridge Island.

The Walla Walla passenger ferry carrying 596 passengers and 15 crew members ran aground near Bainbridge Island west of Seattle on Saturday due to a generator failure, according to Washington State Ferries. There were no reports of injuries or contamination. Passengers were initially kept onboard, but Kitsap Transit began taking others off the boat around 8 p.m. The Seattle-Bremerton route was out of service until further notice.

via OregonLive|

#bainbridge-island #coast-guard #ferry

transportation3 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Ferries Grounded Near Seattle, Leaving Passengers Stranded

A passenger ferry carrying 596 passengers and 15 crew members ran aground near Bainbridge Island west of Seattle on Saturday, but there were no reports of injuries or contamination. The ferry suffered a generator failure, according to Washington State Ferries. Passengers were initially kept onboard, but Kitsap Transit began taking others off the boat around 8 p.m. The Seattle-Bremerton route was out of service until further notice.

via The Associated Press|

#bainbridge-island #coast-guard #ferry

transportation3 years ago•2 min saved

Seattle Ferry Grounding Results in No Injuries

via KOIN.com|

#bainbridge-island #coast-guard #ferry

transportation3 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Ferries Grounded Near Bainbridge Island, Stranding Hundreds

The Washington State Ferry Walla Walla ran aground on a Bainbridge Island beach in Rich Passage due to a generator failure, but no injuries were reported. The 124-car Issaquah ferry will replace the Walla Walla to start Sunday’s Bremerton-Seattle service. Passengers with vehicles onboard the vessel will retrieve them in Bremerton. Kitsap Transit fast ferries were called to assist with evacuating passengers to Bremerton. The vessel is expected to be towed back to Bremerton after floating off the beach.

via Kitsap Sun|

#bainbridge-island #bremerton-seattle-service #grounding